Abbott government writes blank cheque to US
Greens Leader Christine Milne says Australia is witnessing mission creep in action, as the Foreign Minister says 'no boots on the ground,' but commits to joining an expanded military engagement in Iraq...
View ArticleGreens Leader on Sky News: What would success in Iraq look like?
Australian Greens Leader Christine Milne has told Kieran Gilbert on Sky's AM Agenda that Prime Minister Tony Abbott must tell the Parliament, and the people of Australia, what the objective is in Iraq,...
View ArticleGreens say engaging in war helps drive extremism at home
The Australian Greens accept the advice of ASIO on threats to Australia but say we cannot ignore the impact of military engagement in Iraq and the Middle East in increasing the risk at home. Back in...
View ArticleSenator Milne on war in Iraq: "This is ill-considered"
Australian Greens Leader Christine Milne tells a press conference in Sydney that the situation in Iraq is complex and should be dealt with diplomatically, cutting off the supply of weapons and money to...
View ArticlePM Abbott should level with Aussie troops
Australian Greens Leader Christine Milne says Tony Abbott should level with the men and women of Australia's Defence Force when he farewells them tomorrow on an open-ended mission to Iraq."When you ask...
View ArticleGreens Leader Christine Milne calls for unity against terror
Greens Leader Christine Milne has called on Australians to stand together against terrorism threats on home soil, saying unity, not war, will deliver lasting peace.Senator Milne tells a press...
View ArticleGreens say unity will combat terror in the Middle East and at home
Greens Leader Christine Milne has called on Australians to stand together against terrorism threats on home soil, saying unity, not war, will deliver lasting peace."The best way to keep Australians...
View ArticlePrevention better than cure, social cohesion is key
The Australian Greens are pushing for a comprehensive plan to strengthen Australian society and help make all Australians safer at home, announcing legislation to establish an independent national body...
View ArticleDesperate PM turns to scare tactics - Milne
Prime Minister Tony Abbott is trying to shore up his leadership by scaring the community and pressing the terror button, says Australian Greens Leader Christine Milne."We've got a Prime Minister who is...
View ArticleJihadist doctor & terror: saying "just don't do it" won't do it – Milne
Greens Leader Christine Milne says that Daesh is running a sophisticated propaganda campaign and the Prime Minister's response is inadequate."Where are the prevention programs Mr Abbott?" Greens Leader...
View ArticleDeradicalisation funds are small change, communities need more help
Greens Leader Christine Milne says it's about time federal funds started flowing for deradicalisation programs in Australian communities."It has been almost eight months since Australians were first...
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